Cortinarius Infractus

Cortinarius Infractus

Common Names: Cortinario amargo, Telaraña Amarilla

Culinario

About

Cortinarius infractus es un hongo comestible que se encuentra en bosques de árboles de hoja caduca en todo el mundo. Tiene un olor distintivo similar al rábano y un sabor inicialmente muy amargo que se desvanece con la cocción. Este hongo contiene sesquiterpenos únicos y se vende comercialmente en los mercados europeos después de un procesamiento para reducir la amargor.

Flavors

Amargo

Inicialmente muy amargo, sabor acre

Textures

Firme

Textura firme y carnosa

Fragrances

Rábano

Fragancia picante, similar al rábano

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Convexo a plano, de 4 a 12 cm de ancho. Amarillo pálido a marrón amarillento.

Gills:

Adnato, abarrotado, amarillo pálido con restos de cortina blanquecina.

Similar Species

Cortinarius Rubellus

Species: Cortinarius rubellus

Edibility: tóxico

Key Differences: Sombrero rojo y branquias, carece de velo

Mushroom Ratings

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Discovering the Bitter Truth: My Journey with Cortinarius Infractus

01/29/2025

Ruth Zota

FocusContentCreativityReflectiveDizzy
I recently delved into the world of Cortinarius Infractus, commonly known as the Bitter Webcap, and let me tell you, it’s been a fascinating experience. Initially, I was drawn in by the mushroom's reputation for various health benefits, especially its purported ability to support memory and cognitive function. Upon trying it in a powdered form mixed into my morning smoothie, I was pleasantly surprised by an increased level of focus and creativity throughout the day. The effects were pronounced but subtle, giving me a sense of calm and contentment without overwhelming me. However, there’s a bitter truth; my enthusiasm was slightly tempered by moments of dizziness after consumption, particularly when I took a bit too much. While the potential benefits seemed promising, one must tread carefully with the dosage. Despite this, I found its reflective properties quite intriguing, sparking profound insights during my walks in nature. If you’re exploring mushroom supplements, I recommend starting slow with this one. In conclusion, if you are seeking to enhance creativity and focus, Cortinarius Infractus could be a worthy addition to your routine, just approach with mindfulness regarding its potency and side effects.

References


  • Ectomycorrhizal Cortinarius species participate in enzymatic oxidation of humus in northern forest ecosystems

  • In northern forests, belowground sequestration of nitrogen (N) in complex organic pools restricts nutrient availability to plants. Oxidative extracellular enzymes produced by ectomycorrhizal fungi may aid plant N acquisition by providing access to N in macromolecular complexes. We test the hypotheses that ectomycorrhizal Cortinarius species produce Mn-dependent peroxidases, and that the activity of these enzymes declines at elevated concentrations of inorganic N.

    2014